University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2012 Awarded University of Connecticut School of Law Certificate in Taxation, 2012

Admitted

2012, Connecticut; U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut

Memberships

Professional Affiliations

Connecticut Bar Association - LGBT Section, treasurer

George W. Crawford Black Bar Association - board of directors

Connecticut Bar Association - Litigation and Young Lawyers Section

Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity

Greater Bridgeport Bar Association

Biography

Erick A. Russell, located in the Firm's Bridgeport office, is an associate in the Government Finance and Litigation Departments. Erick has drafted primary financing documents and closing documents, including resolutions, ordinances, purchase contracts, opinions and bond and note closing documents. He has conducted due diligence and legal research with respect to state and municipal law issues relating to the issuance of bonds and notes. Erick is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the Government Finance Officers Association.

Erick's litigation practice focuses primarily on complex business litigation, health care and probate litigation and includes representation of businesses and individuals before state and federal courts in matters involving contract disputes, unfair trade practices, misappropriation of trade secrets and proprietary information and breach of fiduciary duty.

Prior to joining Pullman & Comley in 2012, Erick interned for the General Counsel to Governor Dannel P. Malloy. He was also a summer associate in 2011 and served as a legal intern for the Connecticut Legal Rights Project in 2010.